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Zektzerite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.79  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{100} and {010} perfect  
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
6  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  

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Zektzerite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Vesuvianite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Zektzerite and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Zektzerite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.

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